‘Idiot’: Fittler’s fiery phone call to Blue Liam Martin
A mistimed tackle attempt left Liam Martin with a category-one head knock at the weekend, leading to a spray from NSW coach Brad Fittler.
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Under 19s State of Origin confirmed for July 13
The NRL has scheduled Under-19s State of Origin matches for July 13, with men's and women's fixtures both set to be played at Kayo Stadium in Queensland.
Collins reveals origins of Maroons’ freakish try
Lindsay Collins may look like your typical front-rower but his leaping effort to set up a great State of Origin try reveals plenty about Billy Slater's Maroons.
Mo’s back in Maroon as Fotuaika brothers forge on
Moeaki Fotuaika has forced his way back into the Maroons' fold for State of Origin II while brother Feao forges a rugby union career in France.
Murray and Martin tracking well for NSW, Latrell unsure
Liam Martin and Cameron Murray are both on track to line up for NSW in the must-win second State of Origin match, but Latrell Mitchell's fate remains uncertain.
Flanagan given three-year deal by St George Illawarra
Premiership-winning ex-Cronulla boss Shane Flanagan has been officially confirmed as St George Illawarra's next head coach.
DCE warns new NSW halfback Moses about Origin beast
Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans says NSW half Mitch Moses faces a similar challenge to him in 2014 when he initially failed.
NSW debutant Robson has felt Origin-ready ‘for years’
Some were surprised by Reece Robson's inclusion in the NSW squad for Game II but the man himself has felt ready for the State of Origin arena for some time.
Fittler defends call to drop Hynes, tips Origin return
Mitch Moses and Reece Robson's inclusion in the NSW side left no room for Nicho Hynes but Brad Fittler does not believe his State of Origin career is over.
Knights drop Marzhew for missing team bus
Newcastle winger Greg Marzhew has been dropped for this weekend's game for a breach of the club's disciplinary standards.
Moses always the favourite to replace Cleary: Fittler
After fracturing his back in his 2021 Origin debut, Mitchell Moses has another chance to steer the Blues to victory in Brisbane.
Shane Flanagan set to be appointed Dragons coach
St George Illawarra will unveil Shane Flanagan as their next head coach but the ex-Cronulla boss will not join the Dragons until next season.
Cowboy Townsend shoots down ‘hand grenade’ exit rumours
Chad Townsend says he is frustrated by reports linking him with a move away from North Queensland with 18 months left on his contract.
Flegler lights fuse for Origin ‘biff’ after Tino taunts
Thomas Flegler would be happy for an uptick in State of Origin aggression as Queensland brace for a fierce reception from NSW for Tino Fa'asuamaleaui.
Walsh inspired by Ponga ahead of Origin showdown
Queensland fullback Reece Walsh is drawing on wisdom from coach Billy Slater and encouragement from Kalyn Ponga ahead of State of Origin's game two.
Resurgent Schuster welcomes Cherry-Evans’ reality check
Josh Schuster says a public dressing down from skipper Daly Cherry-Evans has helped him find NRL form for Manly.
Slater sifts options to chaos-proof Maroons for Origin
The versatility of Corey Horsburgh and energy of Jeremiah Nanai have impressed Queensland coach Billy Slater as he mulls his Origin injury replacement options.
Blues monitors Origin fitness of Mitchell and Murray
NSW coach Brad Fittler is leaning towards picking Liam Martin for State of Origin II as fitness clouds also hover over Latrell Mitchell and Cameron Murray.
Luke Brooks to leave Tigers, turns down new deal
Luke Brooks will quit NRL club Wests Tigers at the end of this year after turning down a proposed new contract.
Ciraldo tells Dogs pack to bring bite like Pangai Jr
Cameron Ciraldo wants his Canterbury forwards to match Tevita Pangai Jr's thirst for work when they take on Parramatta.
Melbourne crush Cronulla and Hynes’s Origin hopes
Star Melbourne duo Cameron Munster and Harry Grant have combined to serve up a 54-10 win over Cronulla, with NSW hopeful Nicho Hynes having an unhappy game.
Storm duo push Hynes as Blues Origin halfback
Storm coach Craig Bellamy and captain Christian Welch have gone in to bat for Nicho Hynes, saying he deserves to be NSW halfback despite the Sharks' heavy loss.
Coates on call if injured Cobbo ruled out for Maroons
Xavier Coates showed he's ready to step in for Selwyn Cobbo if the Queensland Origin winger misses Game II, with the Storm flyer impressing against the Sharks.
NSW to drop Hynes in gamble on Origin debutant Robson
North Queensland hooker Reece Robson is set to make his State of Origin debut for NSW in the second game of the series, spelling bad news for Nicho Hynes.
Sydney Roosters back Robinson as fans turn on coach
Sydney Roosters hooker Jake Turpin believes talk that triple premiership-winning mentor Trent Robinson is no longer the best coach for the club is ridiculous.
Storm’s Welch to miss a week for hip-drop style tackle
Melbourne captain Christian Welch is set to miss the side's next game after being cited for a hip-drop style tackle in the Storm's romp against Cronulla.
Maroons recall Nanai, Coates, Fotuaika for Origin II
Melbourne winger Xavier Coates is back in the Queensland side for game two of the State of Origin series to replace injured Brisbane winger Selwyn Cobbo.
Brooks has teammates’ blessing to leave Tigers
Luke Brooks' Wests Tigers teammates insist they will support the beleaguered playmaker in his decision to leave the club after the current season.
Raising Lazarus: Haas targets emulating idol in Origin
NSW prop Payne Haas has always admired Glenn Lazarus, and it's one reason why he's added an offload to his game as he targets beating Queensland in Brisbane.
Nanai’s 53 minutes of mayhem key to Maroons selection
Queensland coach Billy Slater had a tough call to make about his right edge second-rower for Origin game two but says Jeremiah Nanai made a compelling case.
Moses makes compelling Origin case as Eels smash Dogs
Mitchell Moses has left NSW Origin coach Brad Fittler with food for thought as he starred in Parramatta's 34-12 NRL win over Canterbury.